2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 299 – 250

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Enjoy our newest rankings release by using promo code “mankarious30” for 30% off your first subscription to Prep Redzone New Jersey</em></strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are our team's quick notes for the aforementioned ranked players in the New Jersey class of 2025 high school graduates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#299: [player_tooltip player_id='811607' first='Brian' last='Gruber'], P, Sussex Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Claims a 46.3 yards per punt; in inclement weather can get roughly 45 yards through the air with about 3 seconds hang time - another poor weather game got 60 yards in the air, perhaps aided by the wind; one step and kick mption - good for when backed up against goal line; will additional steps mean more leg? longest hang time was a 5 second kid for 43 yards air time</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#298: [player_tooltip player_id='1206811' first='Jake' last='Arakelian'], LB, Watchung Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reads, flows, and accelerates to the ball well; solid tackler who breaks down in space, a bit high if anything, yet follows through with force; uses hands to catch; tight end who brings it when blocking - can he do it against bigger linemen? slides with crossers well and clogs passing lanes; want to see improvement with handling blockers and more confidence in his drops</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#297: [player_tooltip player_id='1215973' first='Darren' last='Hester'], DL, Plainfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets off the ball well, but suspect he jumps it; squeezes at appropriate depths; played mike backer where he is capable of seeing keys clearly and getting down hill - although he commits a few false steps; hustles to plays in pursuit; off the edge he does a nice job stacking the heels of the linemen when he beats them</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#296: [player_tooltip player_id='1032189' first='Shakur' last='Taylor'], ATH, East Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fastest returning receiver on his team; good at the tip drill; acceleration takes a moment, but he certainly gets their to his second gear; high points the ball; will throw in shoulder, stutter fakes to get open; backpedals and cover 3 skates well; room for hips to improve</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#295: [player_tooltip player_id='1207623' first='James' last='Fowler'], OL, Bayonne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Versatile lineman who played at right guard, left tackle, and right tackle; will ride you to an out block if he cannot reach; works feet and hand placement well to regain leverage during the play; does a nice job with hands inside on chest plates; hustles downfield on screens; needs to move quicker when pulling and keep his eyes inside for first threat</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#294: [player_tooltip player_id='819150' first='Joseph' last='Grasso'], DL, Middletown North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long arms allow him to grab cloth and make tackles when he cannot get the shoulder to the man; want to see him use his hands and long arms to separate and shed blockers; club move at disposal and matches the quarterback;s hand well; physical with kickout blocks, technique can improve; agility and change of direction will improve his game and get him to more plays</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#293: [player_tooltip player_id='1001392' first='Ibrahim' last='Cisse'], K, Weequahic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Longest FG make was 36 yards from the middle, roughly 85% up the upright, usually better; kickoffs can get up to 8 yards in the endzone; full speed kicker who looks like he attacks the ball before kicking it - sometimes has a hitch; fast runner, can beat someone to the edge and the pylon on a fake if needed; head is down and leg follows through on kickoff; appears to have gotten better directional kicking as the season went on; needs to clean up a few erratic movements, mechanics must look like carbon copy each kick</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#292: [player_tooltip player_id='1021170' first='Luke' last='Dengler'], RB, Moorestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Decent balance as a runner when tacklers come in low, is able to stay upright; a wing back who receives outlet passes and can create in 1on1 situations for additional yardage; appears to want to bounce early rather than follow track; able to cutback across the grain; will slow down and settle for his quarterback as a target; has closing speed and has showcased his range as a defensive back</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#291: [player_tooltip player_id='1086005' first='Dan' last='McGarry'], LB, Mount Olive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick off the line, especially in PAT block; read steps are serviceable, hops to start moving; reading keys can improve, will eliminate false steps; good at finding creases and hitting them; needs to be more physical when disengaging blockers; no clips of him in pass coverage; </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#290: [player_tooltip player_id='787200' first='James' last='Sobieski'], ATH, Ocean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Utilizes head fakes to deke defenders and create space; slow plays his stalk block; uses hands to catch; has good vision and patience when running screens; wildcat and option quarterback that follows blockers and hits holes nicely; safety that holds his zone well and is patient; corner who breaks well on short passes from 10 yars out; smacks defenders full on body-on-body; speed resistance training will make him more dynamic</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#289: [player_tooltip player_id='1085723' first='Luke' last='Houston'], DB, Marlboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner who is an opportunistic risk taker, particularly against slow releasing quarterbacks and poorly thrown ball; fights for his right to the ball and will undercut passes to make a big play; will lay into a player if he cannot make a play on the ball; does not play the hands, prefer to play the ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#288: [player_tooltip player_id='933996' first='Anthony' last='Tronio'], LB, Cedar Grove</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tackler who keeps his feet through contact; sort of lumbers when plugging gaps between the tackles, thus making his sideline to sideline speed surprisingly good; needs to shed blocks better and commit to always taking read steps; as a running back he is a big body who is tough to take down</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#287: [player_tooltip player_id='675617' first='Devin' last='Sisler'], QB, Don Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid ball and can get loft on it when needed; able to throw on the run to his target; protects the ball well when he has to rush; can deliver strikes and stick it into a tight window when afforded a clean pocket; takes what he can get when scrambling; release is quick enough; lower half mechanics will improve arm strength; athletic enough to evade his hot read/blitzer he is accounting for; unsure if he goes through a progression</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#286: [player_tooltip player_id='755467' first='Wakeel' last='Balogun'], LB, Newark Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely fast off the ball; puts his hand in the dirt at times; quick, can execute a two-man line stunt well; good tackler who latches on and squeezes when doubled in pass protection he works through a half-man; eyes and physicality must improve when dealing with kickouts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#285: [player_tooltip player_id='1021171' first='Chase' last='Caulder'], ATH, Moorestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver who can find the soft void in zone coverage; cover two safety who has good break on the ball and reacts well to throws well; able to high point and catch with his hands on both sides of the ball; will become more dynamic as speed improves</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#284: [player_tooltip player_id='1021111' first='Hector' last='Lopez'], LB, Hanover Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must trim his 11 minute take; keeps taking his pass drop when in coverage, adding depth; gets to top speed quickly; reads clearly and plays over the top, must work to get downhill more quickly; hustles - recovered a kickoff at the receiving team's 25 yard line; disengages sufficiently with linemen; when walked up at the line his first step must be forward</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#283: [player_tooltip player_id='689495' first='Jose' last='Tejeiro'], DL, St. Thomas Aquinas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Standup end who sheds lower player with his hands; sets up inside moves well and pursues plays away well; second and third steps are better upfield than his first; kind of slow plays things, making a good backside bender; rips and finishes with elbow to the sky; drives legs when tackling; a bit high, must get lower particularly when taking on traps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#282: [player_tooltip player_id='347421' first='Malachi' last='West-Williams'], ATH, Newark Eastside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cornerback who backpedals and gets to his drop well; tackles low; can get behind a defense when at receiver, adjusts to poor balls; sheds blocks to the outside, avoids fighting pressure; hard to find him at time on film since he does not always ID himself; extends and lays out for catches; outruns quarterback's arm; can shift and change directions well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#281: [player_tooltip player_id='1208011' first='Cedrick' last='Raymond'], WR, Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big-bodied receiver who might be a tight end at the next level; catches with hands and is serviceable in-and-out of his breaks; adjust to ball balls; want to see him use body to out-position defenders</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#280: [player_tooltip player_id='797203' first='Reggie' last='Bennett'], OL, Manalapan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big, thick, solid prospect who has great power for high school game; pad level must improve; must maintian hand placement when pulling; defensively he is hard to move even when doubling; keeps feet through contact and wants to deliver a big hit; might be a better defensive lineman than offensive lineman</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#279: [player_tooltip player_id='1187349' first='Brandon' last='Ramirez'], DB, Passaic County Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Scouts film, eliminate a RB flair; can jump high enough to interrupt passing lanes; looks for contact when leaking out to sell his block; soft hands and knows how to open up his body to receive the ball; can pick up blitzing 'backers working his hands under then and driving his legs; reach blocks effectively; able to win blocks by positioning; technically sound blocker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#278: [player_tooltip player_id='1187545' first='Samih' last='Howell'], LB, Plainfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mike backer who wants to lay shoulder whenever he can; will find a crease and hit it full speed to get into the backfield and moves quickly when going down hill, often too quick for backs to block him; at his best when he is moving around in attack mode</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#277: [player_tooltip player_id='855766' first='Jack' last='Dally'], ATH, Governor Livingston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must cut his 10 minute film; does not ID himself on film; manipulates speed to set up blocks and let holes stretch open; generally follows his blockers; defensive back who is a solid tackler, gets low, and uses shoulder; will avoid blockers rather than being physical and shedding; excited to play the game, shows emotion when he makes big plays; keeps feet moving move the pile; upright runner</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#276: [player_tooltip player_id='1043545' first='Tyler' last='Cumming'], RB, Mount Olive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bigger back with two speeds; manipulates the speeds to burst through the hole, slow playing the backfield; picks up and churns his legs for extra yardage; appears his instict is to bounce; lowers shoulder as he enters a pile; has not demonstrated ellusive moves; willing blocker who wants to be physical; braces ball before contact</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#275: [player_tooltip player_id='916277' first='Guytano' last='Bartolomeo'], K, Bergan Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Made 36 yard FG with kick height that easily cleared the goal posts from the left hash; sometimes takes a brace step before moving forward; kicks off into the end zone about 3 yards deep with four full seconds of hang times; all FGs were made from the left hash; most kick offs came from that same left hash</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#274: [player_tooltip player_id='1054126' first='Jahmir' last='Beal'], RB, Woodbridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks like he stumbles when running, just moves feet very fast and has forward lean when approaching contact; moves feet well to break a tackle; has speed to split safeties up the middle; must improve fighting bigger bodies, competing against a heavy box; no clips of him in pass protection or as a receiver</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#273: [player_tooltip player_id='1005646' first='Zack' last='Clarken'], QB, Wallkill Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No tape, only game highlights; will step up in the pocket when needed; trhows reach about 35 yards; needs to plant off of front foot more; can deliver nice ball, accurately, when on the run, leading receiver; can run PROs; generally knows where he wants to go with the ball; plays defense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#272: [player_tooltip player_id='1021138' first='Cole' last='Hayden'], ATH, Immaculata</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Upright runner, will power through poor tackling; does not appear to be a naturaly running back, yet probably the best athlete on his team; big, tall frame; can gain the edge on some teams; happily will block for teammates; can make one-handed catches and leads high enough to come up with the ball through traffic; safety who lay someone out on a lofted ball; leverage tackling must improve; perhaps a LB at next level</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#271: [player_tooltip player_id='1174154' first='Jake' last='Carfaro'], OL, Watchung Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid base, will keep feet moving; extends arms a bit early, does not recoil in pass protection; locks out in pass protection, does not punch and recoil; solid base, will keep feet moving; continues to allow linemen who do not fight pressure run around blocks; pad level can stand improvement</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#270: [player_tooltip player_id='347495' first='Dante' last='Harrison'], LB, Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Times his blitzes well; matches the hand; no highlight film, only individual games; agility makes up for unclear reads at times; good bender backside; hawk roll tackles well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#269: [player_tooltip player_id='1037536' first='Eddie' last='Schaefer'], LB, Cliffside Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can shoot the gap well when blitzing; hits you with full force, wrapping and driving feet; finds unorthodox ways to disengage with blockers; works hands up above eyes; when taking on blockers; receiver who catches with hands; routes can be crisper; physical with ball in hands for YAC; will attack ball when closing in on quarterback; runs high as ball carrier, but breaks tackles; more confidence needed in pass drop</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#268: [player_tooltip player_id='1216549' first='Somto' last='Ndukwe'], DL, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Interior lineman who works upfield when pass rushing and works hands low-to-high; centers have a hard time dealing with him in a 0 technique; want to see him extends hands more; plays like he is 340lbs at times</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#267: [player_tooltip player_id='1259091' first='Marquis' last='Goins, Jr.'], WR, Manchester Township</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can out-jump when running a post, mostly high pointing the ball; pushes the issue vertically against defenses; used well when running in-breaking routes, crosses in particular; good tackler at times; shifty hips allow him to make one hard cut and get upfield; shows patience with the ball, refrains from turning on the jets until he sees daylight; takes a a few more steps than you would like to achieve top speed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#266: [player_tooltip player_id='1203856' first='Fuquan' last='Moore'], ATH, Elizabeth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Used in a variety ways in a power-oriented team (sniffer, guard, edge); grabs chest plate; height allows him to play under opponent's pads; has enough force and leverage to move piles; hits stationary opponents hard and looks good doing so; want to see him to be physical with moving targets</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#265: [player_tooltip player_id='1085722' first='Anthony' last='Drago'], DB, West Essex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver with a good jab step; corrals the ball into his body; can get behind a defender in man coverage; all single-game clips of catches; neither highlight film nor defensive clips, despite going on a tear defensively late in the season and into state playoffs </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#264: [player_tooltip player_id='1198349' first='Nicholas' last='Russo'], DB, Westfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stays in good position despite receiver's best effort to sell fakes; will rip the ball out of defender's hands for possession; team trusts him on an island by himself; will typically play the ball-to-hands; tackles too high; fights perimeter blockers well and maintains force responsibility</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#263: [player_tooltip player_id='991749' first='Ryan' last='Dougherty'], QB, Manalapan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Moves well upward in the pocket; turns shoulder to avoid rush and resets his feet while keeping eyes downfield; delivers an accurate ball to his target, leading receivers to accrue YAC; tends to leave his feet to get more on throws; need to see refined mechanics to get distance, velocity on his throws</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#262: [player_tooltip player_id='1054403' first='Shahad' last='Brown'], DL, Linden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Disciplined player in terms of backfield depth; slants hard and violently takes the inside; takes a physical shoulder to kickouts rather than wrong arming, does not u-turn; rounds the corner when pursuing from the back side</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#261: [player_tooltip player_id='1052511' first='David' last='Rojas'], OL, Rutherford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hard player to displace when facing double teams; plays reach blocks nicely, fights them; improved quickness of feet will allow him to get into the backfield more often; uses hands to feel, fight pressure and control gaps; want to see better rips to attack gap; gets hands on down blockers with eyes inside</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#260: [player_tooltip player_id='994290' first='Joel' last='Perez'], DB, Passaic County Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks to collide as the ball arrives, force the tip drill; stays in zone when receiver vacates; opens up with correct leverage; plays a bit further back, but does not allow anyone to get behind him; knack for attacking the ball; understands tackling leverage; must keep his nose out of the inside scrum and stay at his force run fit; film would benefit from him facing binding concept</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#259: [player_tooltip player_id='341838' first='Makai' last='Bolden'], DB, Camden Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner who plays the hands; tackles a bit high; loses force fit at moments when playing the run by losing tackling leverage, giving up sideline; can hawk a defender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#258: [player_tooltip player_id='1181817' first='Brenton' last='Hatch'], OL, Westfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can handle a nose 1on1; gets enough of the 2nd level blocker to obstruct his pursuit; ability to decleat a blitzing linebacker as the shoot their gap; cleaning up his footwork will allow him to maintain a good base; a mauler-type lineman</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#257: [player_tooltip player_id='1214782' first='Justice' last='Anderson'], DL, Passaic County Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Slants, u-turns on heels very quickly when sent in the wrong direction; able to regain his leverage in the midst of a play, keeps working when offensive linemen quit on the play; can stand up an offender in the hole, gets under pads of bigger opponents; works well back across the face of back-blocking defenders; tends to go under blocks rather than fight pressure; quick off snap, able to follow pullers; weight room will sure up his prospects</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#256: [player_tooltip player_id='1021610' first='Donea' last='Fish'], DL, Rahway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Interior lineman who works to refit hands; fights pressure down the line well; uses long arm to create separation in the run game; plays double teams well; a roc who is hard to mov edespite being too upright at times; getting hands above eyes will help him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#255: [player_tooltip player_id='704256' first='Anthony' last='Nolasco'], LB, Garfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Linebacker who can defend the bubble from a 30 or 40 alignment without issue; possesses speed to chase quarterbacks from sideline to sideline, with good angles, while tracking nearside hip; beats reach blocks with speed and rips; plays somewhat at the line when reading, rather than through his gap, causing him to get stuck in the wash at times; must use hands more to shed blocks; need more clips of him in coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#254: [player_tooltip player_id='991826' first='Sylas' last='White'], RB, Boonton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wing in a Wing T who can cutback against over pursuing defenders; protects ball through contact; keeps feet chruning to break off bigger gains and through poor tackles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#253: [player_tooltip player_id='822784' first='Khaleeb' last='Foster'], DB, Mainland Regional </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tracks ball well; can play against bigger receivers; tackler that does enough to impede ball carrier, waits for support to finish the job; breaks on shallow routes very well; plays a bit too inside in cover 3 at times</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#252: [player_tooltip player_id='855768' first='Jett' last='Genovese'], QB, Phillipsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very good footwork; does not tuck ball when runs; moves backwards very well; not looking to scramble, keeps eyes downfield at all times; relies on arm talent when moving against his body; quick release; great ball placement and touch on fades, solid when moving; has great sense of pocket awareness; plays with confidence, reminds me of a gunslinger, but less risk taker; more arm strength is desired</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#251: [player_tooltip player_id='1027665' first='Matthew' last='Baumann'], DB, Vernon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good, low tacker who wraps and uses leverage when tackling; can lay the boom when he sees screens; takes very good angles of pursuit and tackles with correct leverage; plays balanced against routes so he can either undercut or play over the top when defending the pass; times breaks well; have not seen him turn up the jets just yet; very sure tackler</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#250: [player_tooltip player_id='1055375' first='Jayden' last='Lee'], WR, Montclair</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great get off on the ball, gets defenders on their heels immediately; mismatch on wheel from slot; hand catcher; agile weapon that can make a wiggle move to shake defenders when running route; film needs expanded route tree; has field awareness and adjusts to scramble drill; can lull defense to sleep as an outlet receiver and then get behind them deep; need to see him shake people when the ball is in his hands more often; adjust to poorly thrown balls;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->